Health and Safety Representative Initial Training
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSW Act)
prompted a change in the standard of training for
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs). Unit
standard 29315 now replaces unit standard 20918 as
the recognised industry standard for Health and
Safety Representatives. HSRs will not be able to issue
Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) or direct
unsafe work to cease if they have not completed the
approved WorkSafe New Zealand HSR Transition
Training course or training awarding the approved
NZQA unit standard.
Safety ‘n Action’s new Initial Health and Safety Representative Training course awards unit standard
29315 which enables HSRs to meet the requirements of HSW Act. Courses are available to book
now.
Course Aim
Safety ‘n Action's Initial Health and Safety Representative Training is designed to introduce HSRs to
new concepts, such as PCBU and Officers, and enable them to successfully carry out their
responsibilities according to the new Act. This training includes group and individual activities used
to confirm an understanding of the specific course requirements.
Course Objectives
This two-day programme will enable Health and Safety Representatives to explain the overall role
and functions of HSRs in the workplace.
HSRs will learn how to act effectively as an advocate for workers. They will identify the
responsibilities of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand in reference to their role. They will describe
the risk management process and the importance of communicating during the process with both
the workers and management. HSRs that successfully complete the course will have the power to
issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and direct a worker to cease unsafe work.
Unit Standards
These Unit Standards will be assessed and reported by SNA to NZQA
Unit 29315:
Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace
Level: 3. Credits: 2
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0800 222 388
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Training Details
Duration
Two Days (16 hours)
Price
$490 + GST
Assessment Methods
Written/Oral quiz, practical simulations and
assessments
Pre-requisites
None
Learning Outcomes
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
 Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations.
 Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers.
 Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety
Representative.
 Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers
and management.
 Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement
Notice (PIN).
 Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work
Bookings
If you would like to make a booking or have any questions regarding the course, please contact our
friendly customer service team on 0800 222 388 or email us at admin@safetynaction.co.nz
Safety ‘n Action
0800 222 388
© Safety ’n Action 2016
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Health and Safety Representative
Initial Training Course Outline